Overview
Cordyline australis Burgundy Spire ('Jel01'PBR) is a tufted trees in the genus Cordyline, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Cordyline australis Burgundy Spire ('Jel01'PBR) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6, H7. Suggested uses include architectural, coastal and low maintenance.
About
Cordyline australis, commonly known as the cabbage tree, or by its Māori name of tī or tī kōuka, is a widely branched monocot tree endemic to New Zealand.
About the genus
Cordyline is a genus of about 24 species of woody monocotyledonous flowering plants in family Asparagaceae, subfamily Lomandroideae. The subfamily has previously been treated as a separate family Laxmanniaceae, or Lomandraceae. Other authors have placed the genus in the Agavaceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cordyline
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6, H7
Plant details
Cordyline australis Burgundy Spire ('Jel01'PBR) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Coastal, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cordyline australis Burgundy Spire ('Jel01'PBR)
- Propagation
- Seed, Suckers
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Cordyline slime flux, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cordyline australis Burgundy Spire ('Jel01'PBR)?
Cordyline australis Burgundy Spire ('Jel01'PBR) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cordyline australis Burgundy Spire ('Jel01'PBR) need?
Cordyline australis Burgundy Spire ('Jel01'PBR) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Cordyline australis Burgundy Spire ('Jel01'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Cordyline australis Burgundy Spire ('Jel01'PBR) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Cordyline australis Burgundy Spire ('Jel01'PBR)?
Seed, Suckers.
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